Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 19, 2024

Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain last month for the landmark 40 th edition of CEVISAMA , the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. This year’s fair was held from February 26 – March 1, 2024 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city. Photo Courtesy of Marcos Soria, Feria Valencia STATE OF THE INDUSTRY During Tile of Spain’s annual Press Conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, President of The Spanish

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As The Tile Turns

JANUARY 22, 2024

Drawn to neutral colors but still want to make a bold statement? Black and white tile is the perfect choice for your project. The powerful contrast of this coupling creates an air of elegance that elevates any space. While there are many ways to play with color, the timeless combination of black and white always stands out. This is one of few styles to seamlessly span the divide between minimalism and maximalism.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 10, 2024

This international expo brings together the best of Spanish, Italian and North American tile brands, along with natural stone companies from around the world. It's a fantastic opportunity to trend watch without jet lag! The post Five Tile Trends Worth Considering For Your Home In 2024 comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and preeminent international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has released a curated selection of sustainability-centric show activities to commemorate Earth Day, April 22, and celebrate the first day of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), here. Earth Day activations and eco-focused programming at Coverings 2024 aims to unite thousands of industry professionals from around the world to collectiv

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 8, 2024

Kiasmo , established in 2011 by Vincenzo D’Alba in Apulia, is a unique homeware brand offering statement decor items and functional art. Amongst their many marvellous plates, pillows, and pottery sit some treats for Tile Addicts. Framed and fabulous, the Ginevra series by illustrator, designer and Kiasmo co-founder Vincenzo D’Alba feature whimsical minimalist portraits in black and white applied to plain ceramic tiles.

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Rubble Tile

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to creating spaces that exude elegance and character, the details make all the difference. That’s why interior design professionals and tile enthusiasts alike are turning to the new Montblanc collection by Original Style for that quintessential blend of trend and timelessness. This. The post Discover the Timeless Elegance of Montblanc: A Ceramic Tile Collection by Original Style first appeared on Rubble Tile.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MARCH 12, 2024

CTEF has evolved the Certified Tile Installer (CTI ) hands-on test with a transition from bullnose to metal transition profiles. In this article, I'll share perspective on the change as, by now, you may have seen and heard about it.

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The A to Z of Building

APRIL 15, 2024

Two years ago, researchers from the ai2 Institute at Valencia Polytechnic University (UPV) teamed up with Metalesa to launch collaborative efforts yielding innovative road safety solutions.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 24, 2024

How good do you need to be at drawing if you want to become an architect? Or … How can I be an architect – I can’t draw? Is there an easy answer to these questions? Of course there is, but that doesn’t mean the getting is easy. The post Ep 147: Draw Like an Architect first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 147: Draw Like an Architect at Life of an Architect.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Photo by Pau Casals on Unsplash In the ever-evolving landscape of home design and decor, consumers constantly seek innovative solutions to maximize space and enhance functionality without compromising style. As a homeware store owner or manager, staying ahead of these trends is essential to meet the demands of your discerning clientele. One area where homeowners often struggle is finding efficient storage and display solutions that organize their space and add aesthetic appeal.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 8, 2024

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announces its schedule of events for Coverings 2024, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference. The show will take place from April 22-25, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. This year, Tile of Spain is proud to host more than 60 exhibitors at the Spanish Pavilion , located in Hall B.

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As The Tile Turns

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Paris-born designer, Caroline Beaupére to learn about the inspirations behind Ville Lumiére , her new collection for New Ravenna. Explore the enchanting streets, iconic landmarks, and rich history of the City of Light with us, as we walk through Caroline's favorite Paris neighborhoods that inspired this captivating mosaic collection.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 17, 2024

Though it's written for an industry publication, I'm happy to share its insights with my Gold Notes readers who aren't kitchen and bath pros. I believe you'll find its points valuable too. Here's the first column, covering these trends. The post Highlights from the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (Part 1) comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2024

Minneapolis, Minn.—Mercury Mosaics, the female-founded maker of sustainable, handcrafted ceramic tiles , has expanded its leadership team with the appointments of Sarah Lien as chief marketing officer, Emma Remer as product manager and Emily Awaijane as sales and business development director. “I am incredibly grateful for the value these women bring to the team and the fresh energy they have imbued into this dream,” said Mercury Mosaics founder, Mercedes Austin.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Five fabulous decorative tiles coming up in today’s collection of Cyberspace Curiosities. 1) Biselado Vintage Pearlescent and shimmering in varying shades of pink, Dreamtile ‘s Biselado Vintage tiles blend a mature shape with playful light and colour. 2) Art Deco Curve Blush Art Deco meets Barbiecore in Bert & May ‘s Art Deco Curve Blush tiles.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 10, 2024

Perched atop a steep property that rises above the Bay of Palma in Puntiró, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, is a striking residence that redefines the relationship between architecture and local typography. Effortlessly enmeshed with the surrounding landscape, “House in Puntiró” by Ripoll-Tizon establishes deep roots with nature and offers its residents a pure and organic living experience.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 11, 2024

On the 12 th edition of the annual “Passport to Creativity” tour, Tile of Spain USA warmly welcomed a talented cohort of architects, interior designers and journalists to Valencia, Spain, for an immersive dive into the world of Spanish ceramics. Throughout the week-long trip, our guests not only engrossed themselves in Spanish tile from a design perspective but also from a historic and fabrication viewpoint as well.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Tile of Spain USA will be traveling back to Valencia, Spain in less than two weeks for the 2024 edition of the “Passport to Creativity” tour. During the tour, Tile of Spain will be joined by a group of U.S. based architects, designers, editors and trade professionals to attend CEVISAMA , International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries , has announced its new 2024 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. Soft surface The carpet introductions feature innovative and budget-friendly twists on classic styles. New offerings can be found in the Simply the Best Values collection, the new Classics collection, the performance-driven Pet Perfect and Pet Perfect+ collections and the colorful Anso Colorwall collection.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2024

Tammy Henry Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile, a distributor of ceramic tile and related products, has promoted Tammy Henry to national director of architectural and design (A&D) sales. Henry brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having spent over 31 years with Louisville Tile. Her journey began in the showroom, where her design skills and natural talent for sales quickly became evident. “Tammy’s passion for the industry and her commitment to client success are truly inspi

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2024

Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has improved two core tile installation training programs : Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile and Comprehensive Shower Class. “Based on student feedback, observations and the need for additional repetitions, CTEF felt it was important to expand these two training programs to offer more hands-on training time and better explanations of the different methods to achieve a goal,” said Brad Denny, CTEF executive director.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B. In fact, the rigid core subsegment alone outperformed carpet by $10M in 2022.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Atlanta—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs during Coverings 2024 taking place April 22-25, 2024, here. The organization has dedicated areas in its booth #6505 located in Hall C to specifically address the certifications. “Coverings allows us to highlight the CTI and ACT tile installation certification programs to an audience that is directly affected by tile installation

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2024

Underlayment is a crucial part of the flooring installation process. Its benefits include sound absorption, moisture protection, substrate leveling and more. Choosing the right underlayment for your needs is key as many are designed with specific purposes in mind. Following are the latest in underlayments and how they each shine. TAMING LVT Vinyl Trends: Eternity LVT SG For vinyl plank floors that click together, Vinyl Trends recommends Eternity LVT SG.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2024

Waregem, Belgium—Unilin and Zhejiang Jiashiyibao Flooring Co. Ltd. (Jiashiyibao), a prominent player in the flooring industry, have entered into licensing agreements for four innovative technologies. The move enables the company to elevate its flooring collections with diverse design choices and enhanced functionality, addressing the varied tastes of consumers.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Jason Goldberg, founder, chairman and COO of America’s Floor Source America’s Floor Source (AFS) , one of the largest flooring retailers in the U.S., has purchased the assets of C&S Flooring Group, one of the largest e-commerce flooring businesses in the country through the websites flooringmarket.com and floorlife.com. The move vaults AFS into a channel in which it had not been significantly participating.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 16, 2024

Atlanta—Sika, global pioneer of specialty chemicals for construction and industry, sets the theme of “Installation Protection” with its liquid-applied membranes next week at Coverings 2024 here. The company will present its SikaTile crack-isolation and waterproofing solutions at the prominent industry event , stressing to attendees the importance of protective membranes to tile and stone installation longevity.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2024

Lebanon, Penn.—Regupol, a manufacturer of a wide range of recycled rubber surfaces for sports and fitness and acoustic insulation, introduced Regupol Upscale, a collection of recycled rubber tiles and planks for commercial installations. A blend of post-consumer tire rubber, post-industrial vibrant EPDM chips and low VOC binder, Upscale is available in two standard sizes: 4mm x 8 x 36 and 4mm x 12 x 24.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. “Over the past decade, the Rock Stars program has become a Coverings cornerstone, commemorating the innovative spirit and remarkable achievements of emerging tile and stone leaders,” said Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2024

Atlanta— Tile of Spain has released its schedule of events for Coverings 2024, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference. The show will take place from April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. This year, Tile of Spain is set to host more than 60 exhibitors at the Spanish Pavilion, located in Hall B.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Las Vegas— Surfaces might not be the biggest show for tile—that would be Coverings in April —but it doesn’t mean the industry’s best tile suppliers don’t come prepared. In fact, TISE had tile suppliers showing off their best offerings for the dealer community in 2024. The show itself was abuzz with excitement among the tile booths and suppliers noted the high energy and buying potential, plus the possibility for a strong year ahead.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

Las Vegas—The International Surface Event (TISE) , Informa Markets’ premier exhibition comprised of three world-class trade events, Surfaces, StonExpo and TileExpo, created a bustling sold-out expo hall with palpable energy. The show convened more than 21,000 registered professionals, influencers, designers and architects to experience nearly 700 global and domestic brands.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Indoors. Outdoors. Floors. Walls. Pool surrounds. Countertops. Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. Unlike its other hard surface (and soft surface) brethren, it’s not relegated to any specific space. Suppliers are making it easy for consumers to mix and match their styles, too, with new technology and design-forward products meant to flow from one surface to another.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2024

Harbor City, Calif.— Lunada Bay Tile is refreshing its popular Linen ceramic tile collection with a new hexagon 4-inch tile and new 4 ¾ x 9 ½ tiles available in six colors. The subtly three-dimensional, woven graphic aims to bring the textured pattern to life, giving it a rustic and elegant appearance, with all the performance benefits of porcelain tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI showcased its brick story, which includes Brickstone and BrickStaks, at TISE 2024. MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. Recently, the company has taken that steadfast focus and applied it to create two solutions to support one timeless design trend: brick looks.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

Miami, Fla.— Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain earlier this month for the landmark 40th edition of Cevisama, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. This year’s fair was held from February 26-March 1, 2024 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city. During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), rep

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Las Vegas—AHF Products has a newly imagined exhibit space (booth #2447) for the International Surfaces Event, being held here January 24-26, 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The new custom-designed booth will highlight the company’s 15 leading flooring brands, spanning all hard surface categories, including hardwood, resilient, TimberTru (laminate) as well as porcelain and ceramic tile and accessories.

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